Here is a previous thread that includes the pinch beam detail:
https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=434595
I believe a lot of discussion is based on the design of the bearing bolts. But I am concerned with the bearing length of the channels at the ends of the steel. For example, when I...
Thank you for your responses. I would like to proceed with caution as well.
It would be difficult to install a single W-Beam of such long length in the space required. Perhaps it is not impossible though. Perhaps two small W-Beams. I found some youtube videos of really nifty ways contractors...
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I am currently working on a project where the client would like to create a 13'-0" opening in an existing 8" thick CMU wall (unknown if fully grouted). I have decided to proceed with designing a steel pinch beam. In my case, I will be using two C12 steel channels that sandwich the CMU...
